Head of Legal, CHAOS Industries

• Law degree or equivalent professional legal qualification, and admission to practice in a UK or U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing
• Demonstrated ownership of complex cross-border commercial transactions, including leading negotiations and advising business stakeholders through execution
• Experience advising on UK corporate governance and ongoing corporate legal obligations, directly or in coordination with local counsel
• Experience establishing or supporting entities across multiple jurisdictions and coordinating the related legal and operational requirements
• Ability to translate legal issues into clear business recommendations and distinguish material risks from issues that can be managed
• Experience managing outside counsel, including scope, quality, timelines, and cost
• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and work effectively across functions, countries, and time zones

Desirable

• We are seeking a Head of Legal, International Government to lead legal support for our growing international business
• You will own corporate legal matters for our UK entity, lead international deals from a legal perspective, and establish the entities and legal structures that support expansion into new markets
• Our Legal team supports a growing defense technology business serving the U.S. Government and allied international governments
• You will work closely with business leaders, Contracts, Finance, People, and Compliance to turn international opportunities into signed agreements and functioning operations
• This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can move a deal forward and build practical processes as we grow
• Own UK corporate legal matters. Oversee corporate governance, statutory filings, corporate records, and related legal obligations for our UK entity
• Lead international transactions. Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements with international government and commercial customers, distributors, partners, and suppliers. Support deals from initial pursuit through execution and ongoing contract performance
• Establish international entities. Lead the legal work for forming and maintaining subsidiaries, branches, and other international structures, coordinating with Finance, Tax, People, Compliance, and local counsel
• Advise on international growth. Help leadership assess market-entry requirements, contracting structures, and local partnerships associated with new opportunities
• Coordinate across legal and compliance functions. Partner with specialists on export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery requirements, employment, intellectual property, and other issues affecting international operations
• Manage international outside counsel. Select and direct local counsel, define scope and budgets, and deliver timely, practical advice while managing legal spend
• Build repeatable processes. Develop templates, negotiation guidance, and governance practices that support efficient international contracting and entity management
• Support the business directly. Provide clear recommendations, resolve issues, and identify decisions requiring escalation. The role is primarily office-based and requires periodic international travel for negotiations, business meetings, and entity matters